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Our Approach to Learning

Education at AIT...

Professionalism across Disciplines. An AIT education will enable you to understand processes; to analyze, synthesize, and address problems and formulate solution strategies; to think across disciplines; to communicate ideas; and to recognize the social, economic and political contexts of your field of study.

Individualized Academic Advising. You will have a faculty adviser. The adviser-advisee system anchors every student's program; advisers will help you devise your study plans and monitor your progress. This system relies on a strong base of 200 faculty members, and nearly 1,000 researchers and scientists from 21 countries.

Flexible Curriculum. In offering this opportunity and choice, the Institute takes a flexible approach to teaching. You will design your own study program according to your inclination and career objectives. In addition to the courses specified for each field, you can select from a wide range of electives in other fields. You will learn to think across fields from scientific planning and skillful management to efficient utilization of natural resources.

Real-Life Development Problems and Industrial Practice. Through our close contacts with industry, you will be exposed to extensive work in the private sector. As problem-solvers and agents of change, you will be taught to help in the continual improvement of the quality of life through laboratory courses and research. Your courses will include case studies modules that help you acquire an applications-oriented outlook.

Small Class Sizes in Multicultural Environment. Averaging 20 international students per course, you will belong to small classes that enable teachers to know their students well. This environment offers enormous opportunities for nearly 2,000 students from 46 countries to broaden their understanding and inter-cultural experiences.

Global Network of Colleagues. You will become part of a strong network of over 14,000 alumni from 75 countries who are involved in exciting careers in research, government, entrepreneurship, invention and discovery, and academia.

Opportunity for Student Exchange and Double-Degree Programs. You will have an opportunity for student exchange through AIT's network of the world's best-known institutions and through this network, you can enter two-staged and dual-degree programs.